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Tshibinda Volcano - John Seach
Democratic Republic of Congo
2.32 S, 28.75 E
summit elevation 1460 m
Cinder cones
Tshibinda volcano is located on the SE shore of Lake Kivu. It belongs to the Kivu volcanic province on the western branch of the East African Rift. Tshibinda volcano is one of the most recently active volcanic centers located on the fault.
Tshibinda lavas show trends towards isotope compositions resembling those for
some ocean island basalts.
2008 Earthquake
A large, shallow earthquake (mag 6.0) hit under the volcano on 3rd February 2008, killing 7 people, and injuring hundreds.
Tshibinda Volcano Eruptions
Possible eruptions in the past 2000 years.